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Review Papers | Obstetrics and Gynecology | India | Volume 12 Issue 8, August 2023 | Rating: 4.8 / 10

Stanyakshya in Sutika - Awastha and its Management: A Review Article

Dr. Deepika Chaganlal Chaudhary | Dr. Umesh K. Agawane | Dr. Veena Ajay Patil

Abstract: Breast feeding is intended to be a loving connection, a graceful welcoming and comfort of a soul into a new body. The transformation of female, from a woman to a mother is the happiest lifetime event. Feeding a child is the most fulfilling and pleasant experience for a mother. Breast milk contains many micronutrients, macronutrients, bioactive components, immunological factors that protect against infection. Today, Stanya-kshaya is a very common problem, commonly in primiparous mothers. Major causes of Stanyakshaya in sutika-awasta is Agnimandya and dhatukshaya. In Ayurveda number of Stanya-janana and Stanya-vardhak drugs are mentioned for initiation of milk production.

Keywords: Mother, Sutika-awasta, Stanya-kshaya, Stanya-vardhak

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 8, August 2023,

Pages: 293 - 295